STATE OF ORISSA vs ARNAB KUMAR DUTTA

The Supreme Court held that under the second proviso to Rule 71(a) of the Orissa Service Code, a draftsman does not qualify as a 'workman' entitled to retention in service until the age of 60 years. The Court clarified that the definition of 'artisan' does not extend to include draftsmen, thus affirming that they must retire at the age of 58. The appeal was allowed, setting aside the previous judgment that ordered the retention of the draftsman until 60 years of age.